Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:22pm on 28 Sep 2025,Sunday International
Canada may gain from US H-1B visa changes after President Donald Trump raised the fee to $100,000. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada could hold on to talent that often moves south. Immigration experts see a chance for Canada to attract skilled workers, but warn its own system has problems. In 2023, 10,000 people applied within 24 hours for Canada’s H-1B work permit program. Lawyers say some did move north, though many still face hurdles in getting permanent residency. Economists warn wages are lower than in the US, but agree Canada should act quickly to seize the opportunity. (PC: BBC)
